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Self-trimming method on looped patterns

US6632741B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2000
Grant dateOct 14, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0334
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of self-trimming pattern, includes forming a pattern containing a plurality of regular or irregular features within a first material deposited on a substrate, depositing a conformal layer of second material, and etching the second material to form spacers of the second material along the sidewalls of the features in the first material.

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